Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by form]
6. [materials by physical form]
7. [fiber and fiber by product]
8. fiber
9. natural fiber
10. plant fiber

Anotations

Scope note:

Fibers from plants of the nettle family, cultivated for centuries in Europe and Asia for making ropes and sails. Nettle fibers are light-color, soft, and strong They are used for twine, rope, canvas and sailcloth. Nettle fibers are also used as substitutes for flax and hemp.